Relaxation by water

Water can be referred to as Slovakia’s greatest treasure. The country is home to some of the most substantial natural stocks of fresh drinking water in the world. This is mostly thanks to the largest river island in Europe – Žitný ostrov, in the south of Slovakia. In addition to giving life vitality, water in Slovakia also provides great fun and pleasant relaxation.

Passing through the region of Liptov, from Liptovský Mikuláš to Ružomberok, one must notice a huge water area of the dam Liptovská Mara. It is the largest water reservoir in Slovakia in terms of the confined water volume.

The water reservoir Orava is the result of artificial blocking of the river Orava in northern Slovakia as the remedy to frequent floods. It spreads as far asthe Polish frontier. There is an island in the middle of the reservoir called Slanický ostrov – the favourite destinations of trippers.

The town Senec in the south-west of Slovakia (25 km away from Bratislava) is a known and popular destination of summer holidaymakers above all due to its stable weather and lakes Slnečné jazerá (Sun Lakes) that stretch on an area of 120 hectares.

The green pearl of eastern Slovakia – the water reservoirVeľká Domaša, built on the river Ondava, is situated in the mountains Ondavská vrchovina. Warm climate of the lake favours water sports and fishing.

Thanks to very pleasant climate and favourable geographic position in south of Slovakia between the towns Lučenec and Zvolen, water reservoir Ružiná (called after the near village) – attracts the national and foreign tourist.

The water reservoir with the warmest water in Slovakia is that of Teplý vrch constructed on the river Blh between villages Teplý vrch, Budikovany and Drienčany. It is not far away from the town Rimavská Sobota.

Nitrianske Rudno is located in the ledge of the Upper Nitra Basin, at the foothill of the Strážovské vrchy Mountains. Its water reservoir is the centre of local tourism, with the area of Nitrianske Rudno being a sought-after holiday resort by young people.